The Thunder took a 23-21 lead after a quarter of play, but dominated the
second frame to take control of the contest. They shot 15-of-20 in the
quarter, led by Durant's nine points.

"You've got to match their physicality. You've got to match it, and if you
don't match it, you're going to be pushed all over the floor," Kings head
coach Keith Smart said. "And we didn't do that, so the tone was set early in
the game.

After Travis Outlaw's trey pulled the Kings within 36-33 midway through the
stanza, the Thunder closed the half on a 22-6 run.

Durant netted seven points, while Westbrook added six during the surge as
Oklahoma City took a commanding 58-39 advantage into the locker room

The Thunder were up 86-63 after three and led by as many as 32 in the final
quarter.